You tell him the cops couldn't get me no other way, so they hired a couple of gunmen. Rico Bandello quickly rises through the gangster ranks, earning himself the nick-name of Little Caesar. As he sets his sights on the top boss job held by Pete Montana, Rico knows the heat is closing in - fast. Though not the first gangster picture to hit the big screen, Little Caesar is undeniably one of the genres landmark…
Top Cast
Edward G. Robinson
Caesar Enrico 'Rico' Bandello aka 'Little Caesar'
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Joe Massara
Glenda Farrell
Olga Stassoff
William Collier Jr.
Tony Passa
Sidney Blackmer
Big Boy
Ralph Ince
Pete Montana
Thomas E. Jackson
Sgt. Flaherty
Stanley Fields
Sam Vettori
Maurice Black
Little Arnie Lorch
George E. Stone
Otero
Armand Kaliz
De Voss
Nicholas Bela
Ritz Colonna
Ernie Adams
Cashier (uncredited)
Elmer Ballard
Bat Carilla (uncredited)
Ferike Boros
Mrs. Passa (uncredited)
Kernan Cripps
Detective (uncredited)
Reviews
Edward G. Robinson is great in this early gangster talkie. He is "Rico", a clever and ambitious petty thief who decides it's time to move to the big city. Initially, he goes to work for "Sam Vettori" (Stanley Fields) but not long after, the local Crime Commissioner "McClure" is assassinated. Luckily, his buddy "Joe Massara" (Douglas Fairbanks Jr") is working at that self same club, and manages to warn "Rico" ahead…
FAQ about Little Caesar
What is Little Caesar about?
A small-time hood shoots his way to the top, but how long can he stay there?
When was Little Caesar released?
Little Caesar was released in 1931.
What genres does Little Caesar belong to?
Little Caesar is categorised as Drama, Crime, Action.
Who stars in Little Caesar?
The cast of Little Caesar includes Edward G. Robinson, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Glenda Farrell, William Collier Jr., Sidney Blackmer.